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... enemy were the principal sec- retaries of state ; the duke of Portland became the nominal premier ; and Pitt took the lead in opposition . All the first measures of govern- ment were triumphantly carried ; and on the 18th of November ...
... enemy were the principal sec- retaries of state ; the duke of Portland became the nominal premier ; and Pitt took the lead in opposition . All the first measures of govern- ment were triumphantly carried ; and on the 18th of November ...
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... enemy . And if these words were not strong enough , Earl Temple might use whatever words he might deem stronger or more to the purpose . ' An interference of so extraordinary a nature was not likely to pass without animadversion and ...
... enemy . And if these words were not strong enough , Earl Temple might use whatever words he might deem stronger or more to the purpose . ' An interference of so extraordinary a nature was not likely to pass without animadversion and ...
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... enemies , or to give his friends occasion to desert him ; yet , if his firm and steady adherence to the British constitution placed him in such a dilemma , he would risk all , and as public duty and public prudence taught him , with his ...
... enemies , or to give his friends occasion to desert him ; yet , if his firm and steady adherence to the British constitution placed him in such a dilemma , he would risk all , and as public duty and public prudence taught him , with his ...
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... enemies to all forms of government not so sanctified . Surely , independent of the falsehood and the danger at home of such doctrines , it is the height of impolicy at this time to hold them in regard even to our neighbours . " His ...
... enemies to all forms of government not so sanctified . Surely , independent of the falsehood and the danger at home of such doctrines , it is the height of impolicy at this time to hold them in regard even to our neighbours . " His ...
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... enemy the ground of provocation , and the measure of atonement ; it was as impolitic as unjust , -for without the object of contest clearly and definitely stated , what opening could there be for treating of peace ? Before going to war ...
... enemy the ground of provocation , and the measure of atonement ; it was as impolitic as unjust , -for without the object of contest clearly and definitely stated , what opening could there be for treating of peace ? Before going to war ...
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Página 127 - The importation of slaves into the colonies from the coast of Africa hath long been considered as a trade of great inhumanity, and under its present encouragement, we have too much reason to fear will endanger the very existence of your Majesty's American dominions.
Página 297 - In speaking then of commodities, of their exchangeable value, and of the laws which regulate their relative prices, we mean always such commodities only as can be increased in quantity by the exertion of human industry, and on the production of which competition operates without restraint.
Página 243 - After sharing in the benefits of one revolution, I have been spared to be a witness to two other revolutions, both glorious. And now, methinks, I see the ardour for liberty catching and spreading ; a general amendment beginning in human affairs ' the dominion of kings changed for the dominion of laws, and the dominion of priests giving way to the dominion of reason and conscience.
Página 102 - Though the different ships were very differently circumstanced, and bore unequal shares in the action, all have the merit of having done their utmost. After I had driven the San Nicholas on board the Josef, and left them, on their fire ceasing, to be taken possession of by somebody behind, they fell on board my good friend the commodore; and as they had not surrendered, he, in his own active person, at the head of his ship's company, boarded them, and drove the Spaniards from deck to deck at the...
Página 243 - I have lived to it, and I could almost say, " Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation." I have lived to see a diffusion of knowledge which has undermined superstition and error — I have lived to see the rights of men better understood than ever, and nations panting for liberty which seemed to have lost the idea of it ; I have lived to see thirty millions of people, indignant and resolute, spurning at slavery, and demanding liberty with an irresistible...
Página 179 - Whose wit, in the combat, as gentle as bright, " Ne'er carried a heart-stain away on its blade...
Página 179 - Was this, then, the fate of that high-gifted man, The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall, The orator — dramatist — minstrel,— who ran Through each mode of the lyre, and was master of all...
Página 243 - I have been spared to be a witness to two other revolutions, both glorious ; and now methinks I see the ardour for liberty catching and spreading, and a general amendment beginning in human affairs — the dominion of kings changed for the dominion of laws, and the dominion of priests giving way to the dominion of reason and conscience.
Página 27 - Mr. Fox united, in a most remarkable degree, the seemingly repugnant characters of the mildest of men, and the most vehement of orators. In private life he was gentle, modest, placable, kind, of simple manners, and so averse from parade and dogmatism, as to be not only unostentatious, but even somewhat inactive in conversation. His superiority was never...
Página 176 - I will fight for nobility, says the viscount, but my zeal would be much greater if I were made an earl. Rouse all the marquis within me, exclaims the earl, and the peerage never turned forth a more undaunted champion in its cause than I shall prove.